Bronze Age Spiral Bracelet

Object Description

A beautiful, good-sized Celtic bronze spiral bracelet with tapering ends. The spiralling band of bronze displays some etched decoration on either end, just as the metal tapers into the finials. A raised groove runs along all the central section on the bracelet, making this object very visually appealing. This elegant item of jewellery would have originally been gild with gold, traces of which are still visible on some parts on the bracelet.

Object History

From a UK collection, acquired in the 1990s; formerly in a USA collection, acquired at Palm Springs Antique Fair, Florida.

Object Condition

Very fine, beautiful, rich olive-green patination. Traces of the original gilding. Some earthly deposits.

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